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  • ascending中文 在 feversound.com Facebook 的最佳貼文

    2016-02-03 10:08:09
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    好文章,原來近年荷李活猛片,仍然未能全面「4K」化…

    這陣子為了4K藍光即將出版,大家對畫質的存疑討論的沸沸揚揚,手上已經收了不少4K電影,提供給大家做一些畫質檢測。
    先聲明,這只是目前收到的4K檔案,不是正式出版的4K 藍光,不過4K前置作業應該都一樣的,所以還是很有參考價值。
    先貼幾部年代也比較新,個人覺得畫質比較好的來給各位參考。截圖中的中文字幕是從我們字幕區找來的srt字幕檔。

    更深入的畫質說明部分 IVANSHAN 在本篇21樓有一篇 重要的畫質參考資料
    http://www.hd.club.tw/thread-204173-1-1.html

    作者:IVANSHAN

    以4K畫質為號召的UHD BD即將陸續發片,好萊塢大片一直以來都是新影音規格家庭娛樂產品的主力,所謂的發燒友們也多以好萊塢大片為主要測試對象,但是好萊塢六大的電影4K化程度到底有多少,這一直都是一個大問號。這個問題可以從IMDB的資料找到一些答案。以下是我這兩天根據IMDB的資訊,整理了最近幾年好萊塢六大的億萬大製作(製作成本超過一億美元)究竟是採用4K或是2K進行後製。從IMDB的資料其實可以發現,無論這些大片使用了哪些高階攝影機、例如Sony的F65或F55的4K攝影機,或是站長大人提到的Arri與Red Epic...,即使拍攝訊源達到6K以上,絕大多數的大片仍是以2K畫質來進行後製。而這些億萬大製作幾乎都需要使用大量的電腦動畫,才能讓銀幕上的大型動作、爆破...大場面看起來逼真,這些電腦動畫才是後製的重點。而為了讓僅有2K畫質的電腦動畫不會顯得突兀,因此無論是4K、6K或更高畫質拍攝的訊源在後製時很難避免被下修成2K畫質。至於動畫電影,雖然迪士尼(包括皮克斯)與夢工廠動畫(DreamWorks Animation)的動畫平均製作成本超過1.5億美元,但目前仍未見到以4K後製的動畫電影,所以並未列入下面的片單,對於動畫有興趣的朋友請自行去IMDB查詢相關資料。

    迪士尼:

    米老鼠之家(mouse house)現在可說是滿手大片,但是後製做到4K的比例其實非常低,差不多去年才開始有4K電影,包括北美影史票房冠軍的STAR WARS:原力覺醒(STAR WARS:The Force Awakens,2015),以及最終虧損金額應該超過製作成本(迪士尼宣稱1.9億美元)的明日世界(Tomorrowland,2015),後者主要使用Sony F65以及F55兩款4K攝影機拍攝、4K後製。至於2008年開始推出的12部Marvel電影(Marvel Cinematic Universe截至去年一共有12部),包括去年的復仇者聯盟2:奧創紀元(Avengers: Age of Ultron,2015)以及蟻人(Ant-Man,2015)全部都是2K,可能要到今年的美國隊長3:英雄內戰Captain America: Civil War)才會開始有4K版本。北美本週末上片的災難大片絕命救援(The Finest Hours,2016,台灣3月才會上片),製作成本據說7到8千萬美元,但也只做2K後製。另外,仙履奇緣(Cinderella,2015)、魔法黑森林(Into the Woods,2014)、黑魔女:沉睡魔咒(Maleficent,2014)、獨行俠(The Lone Ranger,2013)、奧茲大帝(Oz the Great and Powerful,2013)、異星戰場:強卡特戰記(John Carter,2012)都只有2K,連慶祝迪士尼成立90週年的大夢想家(Saving Mr. Banks,2013)也是2K。

    如果有人質疑前面提到的迪士尼片量好像有點少,那是因為迪士尼目前雖然滿手大片,但是近年的年發片量其實很少超過10部,其中還包括2部動畫以及紀錄片(Disneynature差不多每年都會有一部,例如去年的Monkey Kingdom,2014年的Bears),Marvel從2013年開始每年發2部,明年開始每年3部,星際大戰去年開始一年一部,皮克斯(Pixar)與迪士尼動畫(Walt Disney Animation)差不多每年各一部,迪士尼經典動畫翻拍真人版(例如仙履奇緣、灰姑娘改成黑魔女:沉睡魔咒、今年的森林王子、明年的美女與野獸)差不多也是每年一部,小片則是愈來愈少。

    環球:

    環球去年的全球票房收入創下影史新高紀錄,最終應該在60億美元左右,但是最近幾年發行的電影大概只有安潔莉娜裘莉(Angelina Jolie)執導的永不屈服(Unbroken,2014)是採用4K後製,環球的招牌系列電影玩命關頭,第三集到去年的第七集全部都是2K,2001以及2003年推出的前兩集應該是最高只到2K。幾部去年的賣座大片侏羅紀世界(Jurassic World,2015)、歌喉讚2(Pitch Perfect 2,2015)、格雷的五十道陰影(Fifty Shades of Grey,2015)、聖母峰(Everest,2015)以及悲慘世界(Les Miserables,2012)都是2K,遺落戰境(Oblivion,2013)使用了Sony的4K攝影機F65以及Red Epic拍攝,後製仍然是2K;露西(Lucy,2014)使用了Sony F65、Arri Alexa以及Red Epic攝影機,後製也是2K。也許,環球今年將推出的大片會開始4K化。

    福斯:

    福斯在2014年一度創下影史全球票房營收最高紀錄(55億美元,去年被環球超越),但是4K比例也是偏低,比較特別的是主要使用Red Epic Dragon攝影機拍攝的控制(Gone Girl,2014),採用5K後製。移動迷宮(The Maze Runner,2014)是使用4K後製,但是續集移動迷宮:焦土試煉(Maze Runner:Scorch Trials,2015)卻是2K,不知道預定一年後上片的完結篇The Maze Runner: The Death Cure會是2K還是4K。雷利史考特(Ridley Scott)近年為福斯拍攝的幾部大片絕地救援(The Martian,2015)、出埃及記:天地王者(Exodus: Gods and Kings,2014)以及普羅米修斯(Prometheus,2012)都是2K。即刻救援(Taken)2(2012)、3(2014)集都是2K,猩球崛起:黎明的進擊(Dawn of the Planet of the Apes,2014)、金牌特務(Kingsman: The Secret Service,2015)、X戰警:未來昔日(X-Men: Days of Future Past,2014)、金鋼狼:武士之戰(The Wolverine,2013)也都是2K。

    華納:

    華納可說是六大中發片量最大的,億萬大製作及小片都有,至少比較像是一家好萊塢的大型電影公司,可惜近年的大片中只有奧斯卡金像獎最佳影片亞果出任務(Argo,2012)是採用4K後製,主要使用Red Epic攝影機拍攝的哈比人(2012-2014)三部曲全部都是2K。瘋狂麥斯:憤怒道(Mad Max: Fury Road,2015)、白鯨傳奇:怒海之心(In the Heart of the Sea,2015)、飆風特攻(Point Break,2015,北美由華納發行,台灣則是龍祥發行)、潘恩:航向夢幻島(Pan,2015)、加州大地震(San Andreas,2015)、朱比特崛起(Jupiter Ascending,2015)、明日邊界(Edge of Tomorrow,2014)、哥吉拉(Godzilla,2014)、300壯士:帝國崛起(300: Rise of an Empire,2014)、地心引力(Gravity,2013)、環太平洋(Pacific Rim,2013)、大亨小傳(The Great Gatsby,2013)、傑克:巨人戰紀(Jack the Giant Slayer,2013)都是2K。克里斯多夫諾蘭(Christopher Nolan)為華納拍攝的黑暗騎士(The Dark Knight)三部曲,IMDB沒有提到是2K或4K。

    派拉蒙:

    自從Marvel、夢工廠(DreamWorks,包括動畫公司在內)陸續從2011年開始脫離之後,派拉蒙目前仍在重整旗鼓階段,發片量、尤其是億萬大製作的年發片量有點少,大概可以說是六大的後段班(包括Sony)。阿湯哥(Tom Cruise)的招牌系列作品,最新一部不可能的任務:失控國度(Mission Impossible – Rogue Nation,2015)是2K,但第四集不可能的任務:鬼影行動(Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol,2011)卻是4K,也許是為了遷就片中有22分鐘畫面是採用IMAX膠捲攝影機拍攝,IMAX膠捲版畫質據說上看8K。也是派拉蒙現階段招牌系列的變形金剛(Transformers)4集都是2K,第五集應該會是4K;魔鬼終結者:創世契機(Terminator Genisys,2015)、忍者龜:變種世代(Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles,2014)、海克力士(Hercules: The Thracian Wars,2014)、挪亞方舟(Noah,2014)、末日之戰(World War Z,2013)、特種部隊2:正面對決(G.I. Joe:Retaliation,2013)、雨果的冒險(Hugo,2011)、超級8(Super 8,2011,這部大概是夢工廠在派拉蒙的最後一部)都是2K。台灣本週末上片的13小時:班加西的秘密士兵(13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi,2016),麥可貝(Michael Bay,變形金剛)執導,也是2K。

    Sony/哥倫比亞

    由於集團內有家電以及相關產業,所以Sony是六大中推動4K最用力的,後製採用4K規格的電影數量最多也最早,差不多可以往前推到2010年就已經開始有4K電影,不過不但沒有反應在全球票房上,多數電影、尤其是億萬大製作的影評與口碑都不佳,票房也不理想,甚至2013年暑假檔的億萬大製作全垮(包括站長大人提到的極樂世界也是賠錢貨),一度引起外界(主要是華爾街)揣測Sony可能賣掉娛樂事業部門,這大概也是最近半年推出的第五毀滅(The 5th Wave,2016)、怪物遊戲(Goosebumps,2015)以及世界大對戰(Pixels,2015)都只有2K的原因吧?!Sony的招牌電影蜘蛛人:驚奇再起(The Amazing Spider-Man,2012)主要採用Red Epic攝影機拍攝,以及蜘蛛人驚奇再起2:電光之戰(The Amazing Spider-man 2: Rise of Electro,2014)都是採用4K後製;為米高梅在全球發行的最近兩部007電影空降危機(Skyfall,2012),以及007惡魔四伏(SPECTRE,2015)也都是4K。

    瞞天大佈局(American Hustle,2013,北美是Sony發行,台灣則是龍祥)、怒海劫(Captain Phillips,2013)、藍色小精靈2(The Smurfs 2,2013)2K(2011年的第一集則是2K)都是4K。地球過後(After Earth,2013)採用Sony的4K攝影機F65拍攝,4K後製。都是同位導演執導的極樂世界(Elysium,2013)以及成人世界(Chappie,2015),兩片主要都是使用Red Epic拍攝,4K後製。

    超急快遞(Premium Rush,2012)、MIB星際戰警3(Men In Black 3, 2012)都是4K,BD畫面很漂亮的攔截記憶碼(Total Recall,2012)則是2K。

    千禧三部曲I:龍紋身的女孩(The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo,2011)、惡靈戰警:復仇時刻(Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance,2011)、魔球(Moneyball,2011,Terry版主應該很高興看到這片是4K)、決戰30分(30 Minutes or Less,2011)、霸凌女教師(Bad Teacher,2011)、世界異戰(Battle: Los Angeles,2011)、青蜂俠(The Green Hornet,2011)、特務間諜(Salt,2010),以及成龍與威爾史密斯(Will Smith)的兒子Jaden Smith主演的小子難纏(1984)重拍版The Karate Kid(2010,台灣未上片,網路片名功夫夢)、賞金戀人:Ex檔案(The Bounty Hunter,2010),以及享受吧!一個人的旅行(Eat,Pray,Love,2010)也都是4K。

    從以上的片單應該不難發現,Sony近年來缺乏賣座大片,甚至可說賠錢貨非常多。兩部蜘蛛人:驚奇再起票房,製作成本愈來愈高,全球行銷費用漲得更快,有IMAX以及3D墊高票房卻仍不如舊版三部曲,難怪要三度換人reboot,還得與迪士尼/Marvel分享蜘蛛人的版權。而由於缺乏賣座大片,也讓Sony推動4K顯得欲振乏力。

    個人看法:

    由於我在IMDB做的查詢以非動畫的億萬大製作為主,雖然環球、福斯、華納有些片沒有提到(例如:環球2012年的公主與狩獵者,福斯2013年的終極警探:跨國救援,以及製作成本不到一億美元的電影),但因為幾乎都是2K就略過不提(想少打點字)。從前面的片單可以發現,除了Sony/哥倫比亞之外,其他五大的4K電影加起來不到10部,顯而易見未來的UHD BD絕大多數都是upscale版本,真正原生4K發行UHD BD的電影短期內將是鳳毛麟角,但發燒友們大概不會在乎這個『小細節』,只要是4K就好,管他是upscale或是原生4K,鈔票還是捨得花下去。

    至於音效的部份,發燒友們對DTS:X的期待度似乎相當高,可惜好萊塢六大目前仍然沒有一部電影使用到DTS:X音效,只要是immersive sound系統,六大仍然以杜比全景聲(Dolby Atmos)為優先,其次是Auro 3D。而DTS公司已經在去年初的CES展承認DTS:X與全景聲不相容,所以六大未來的UHD BD應該沒有DTS:X的立足之地。由於UHD BD在音效的基本規格已經確定是以objec-based的immersive sound,除非美國電影電視工程師協會(Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers)今年確定可以完成單一多聲道immersive sound的標準規格(single standard format for immersive sound),否則DTS:X未來很難在好萊塢六大的大片找到容身之處,因為在製作成本以及全球行銷費用上漲速度超過預期的情形下,好萊塢大片同時製作全景聲、AuroMax(Auro 3D的升級版)、DTS:X以及IMAX 12 track四種不同音效規格的可能性極低,STAR WARS:原力覺醒就只做了全景聲以及IMAX 12 track兩種,目前可能只有陳凱歌執導的道士下山同時做了這四種音效。

    雖然有網友提到獵巫行動:大滅絕(The Last Witch Hunter)的DTS:X音效很棒,可惜該片的影評、口碑都不佳,票房數字更是難看,對於DTS:X的推廣完全沒有幫助。至於部份擴大機支援DTS:X之後,有網友提到DTS HD在升頻後的效果出色,我建議他們可以拿地心引力出來測試一下。地心引力的第一版BD只有DTS HD,去年初發行的新版加上了全景聲,應該就可以拿來測試DTS HD升頻DTS:X後,與全景聲音效的差異,個人相信全景聲仍然全面勝出,因為該片主要採用全景聲進行後製,channel-based的DTS HD就算升頻後,也很難與objec-based的全景聲競爭。站長大人提到的極樂世界,我前兩年租了BD來看,看的時候就發現DTS HD 7.1的音效悶悶的,用了好幾種不同音場仍然無法有爆棚表現,電影已經很乏味了,又沒有爆棚音效讓我在沙發上有點坐立難安。看到片尾字幕的最後才發現原因,原來是全景聲轉DTS HD的問題,因為兩種音效完全不相容,DTS應該是用降級版的Dobly Digital 7.1來轉製,難怪威力大減,相信未來該片發行UHD BD後,只要配置的是全景聲應該就可以還原應有的爆棚音效,但屆時我不會再看一次,乏味的電影看一次就夠了。

  • ascending中文 在 Ccc旅行攝 Facebook 的精選貼文

    2016-01-12 15:41:49
    有 10 人按讚


    朋友的不丹團

    不丹是人稱「喜瑪拉雅山下的香格里拉」

    有興趣的朋友可以參考參考

    CCC

    6月12-20不丹團 揪人

    今年尼泊爾爬山完之後想要繞去大吉嶺一趟 發現有充裕的時間可以再回不丹一次 聯絡了之前去不丹的旅遊公司的CEO (上次去玩完之後成為好友 也介紹一些朋友給他)發現6月有兩個慶典可以參加 請他給我行程 因為有認識 所以只要我們湊團到10人以上 陸路進出9天8夜一人只要1550美金(和簽證費)「註通常一人一晚最低消費是250美」
    另外這次也會找中文導遊一天100美金確定人數後大家共攤

    這兩個慶典都在很少人去的不丹中部 拉車時間比較長 但是是看到跟格魯派(我們熟知的達賴喇嘛-黃帽)不同(藏傳佛教)教派的噶舉派慶典 (面具舞等等)

    我個人3年前只去5天4夜就花了1100
    吃住交通導遊都包含 我當時只有買明信片郵票跟啤酒有花到錢, 住宿都是3星旅館有wifi 或者不錯的不丹建築民宿

    所以有興趣的朋友快點跟我連絡

    想要陸路進出的順變跟我去大吉嶺錫金品茶的 我可以跟你們在Siliguri (機場是Bagdogra目前查到國泰或者華航+印度捷特航空從台北經印度德里到Bagdogra 6/8-6/21 都是台幣24300左右) 碰面 我可以帶你們搭公車到邊界

    飛機進出的自理台北-曼谷航線 (威航虎航都是不錯的便宜選擇飛DMK, 價格都在7-8000左右 只是大家要記得跟去不丹是不同機場BKK)我們在不丹見
    至於曼谷不丹部分 我查到的機票時間如下 目前來回官網查到是是$635 (~21300台幣)(還沒收到旅行社報價越晚訂越貴)
    6/12 KB 141 BANGKOK 09:00 PARO 12:35
    6/20 KB 130 PARO 13:35 BANGKOK 18:45

    有超過10-15人我才能有這個好價錢 不然就放棄啦 有什麼問題盡量問我啊

    下面是我上次去不丹的相簿連結
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    行程如下

    09 Days 08 Nights Bhutan Tour(Drive In Drive Out)

    June 12th 2016 (陸路)- Day 01: Drive Phuntsholing Punakha (175 km + 75 km, 8-9 hrs drive)
    After arrive in Phuntsholing in the morning and done with Immigrations formalities we drive to Thimphu and the drive to Punakha.
    陸路有點顛簸 但是多參觀了邊界的不丹小城Phuntsholing 一路上有好多時間跟導遊聊天 當時問了了很多不丹的風俗飲食宗教家庭等等的問題 會暈車的請自備藥物
    Dinner & O/N Hotel Lobesa or Similar

    June 12th 2016 - Day 01 (飛機進不丹): Arrive Paro by Air & transfer to Punakha via Thimphu (55 km + 75 km, approx 4.1/2 hours drive)
    After arrive in Paro International Air-Port, Greet by BHT team & Transfer to Thimphu for lunch . After lunch we will visit Memorail Chorten built in the memory of the late King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck, & Dive to Punakha.
    Dinner & O/N Hotel Lobesa or Similar

    June 13th 2016 - Day 02: Punakha – Bumthang ( 212 km 8-9 hrs)
    After breakfast we will we will drive full day through thick vegetations and many species of rhododendron & high passes of Pele-La (3150 mtrs), crossing Trongsa and visit Trongsa Dzong. Built in 1648, it was the seat of power over central and eastern Bhutan. Both the first and second kings of Bhutan ruled the country from this ancient seat. All four kings were invested as Trongsa Penlop (“governor”) prior to ascending the throne. The dzong is a massive structure with many levels, sloping down the contours of the ridge on which it is built. Because of the dzong’s highly strategic position, on the only connecting route between east and west, the Trongsa Penlop was able to control effectively the whole of the central and eastern regions of the country from here.
    We drive and cross a small pass arrive Bumthang.
    Dinner & O/N Hotel Mepham Guest house or Similar

    June 14th 2016 - Day 03: Bumthang.
    Today Morning after breakfast we will drive to visit Mebar Tsho - the Burning Lake. According to the legend Terton Pema Lingpa had a vision of the sacred treasures that Guru Rimpoche had hidden within the lake centuries earlier. However the people of Tang and the local ruler were cynical of his claims. In order to prove his claims, Pema Lingpa held a butter lamp in his hand as he jumped into the lake. After remaining under water for a long time he re-emerged holding a chest and a scroll of paper with the butter lamp held in his hand still burning bright. Thereafter, the lake came to be known as Mebartsho (the burning Lake).
    The Burning Lake, Mebar Tsho is located along the way to the Tang village ,over the feeder road under Bumthang valley. It takes approximately thirty minutes drive to the Mebar Tsho from Chamkhar town.

    Mebar Tsho is considered one of the most sacred sites in the region as it is related to the renowned religious treasure reveler (Terton) Terton Pema Lingpa. Pema Lingpa is considered an incarnated disciple of Padmasambhava who discovered treasure within the lake in late 15th century.
    Today this small fresh water lake is a sacred pilgrimage site for the Bhutanese with bright multicolored prayer flags surrounding it and a small altar dedicated to Terton Pema Lingpa has also been set up. On auspicious days people offer butter lamps at the lake. Many tourist visit the site to observe spectacular beauty of this important historical and religious site.

    Then we drive back to Chumey and witness the festival.

    NIMALUNG FESTIVAL
    Nimalung Lhakhang is located in Chumey in Bumthang. It is approximately a 15 minute drive from the road that branches off from the village of Chumey.
    The Lhakhang was co-founded by Dasho Gonpo Dorji and Doring Trulku Jamyang Kunzang, the third mind-aspect reincarnation of Terton Jigme Lingpa in 1935.

    The main relic of the two-storied temple is a magnificent statue of Guru Rimpoche. The monastery is decorated with murals of the Nyingmapa and Drukpa traditions. There are also paintings of Guru Rimpoche and his disciples, the lineage of Terton Pema Lingpa, and several Buddhist masters affiliated with the monastery.

    One of the most important festivals held at the Lhakhang is the Kaling Zhitro Drubchen. It was initiated by Doring Trulku and he was the first person to have started the rite in Bhutan. It is held on the first fifteen days of the first month of the Bhutanese calendar.

    The local Tshechu is held once a year in the 5th month of the Bhutanese calendar. During the Tshechu an awe-inspiring Thongdrol (gigantic scroll painting) of Guru Rimpoche is put on display for attendees. The Thongdrol is nine meters long and twelve meters wide and in addition to inspiring wonder is said to cleanse the sins of all those who look upon it. The Thongdrol which was donated by Lopen Pemala and was consecrated in June 1994 in the presence of a large crowd of villagers by Lhalung Thuksey Rimpoche, the reincarnation of mental aspect of Pema Lingpa. During the festival, a series of colorful and spectacular mask dances are performed.

    After the festival we also visit the Yathra (woolen cloths) weaving factory then we stroll in the town and drive back to hotel.
    Dinner & O/N Hotel Mepham Guest house or Similar

    June 15th 2016 – Day 04: Bumthang (Kurjey Festival)
    In the morning, we will visit Jambay Lhakhang, built in 659 by Tibetan King Sontsen Gampo to pin down a giant demon who was obstructing the spread of Buddhism. In the October month, the Jambay Lhakhang Drup, which is sacred & one of the most colourful festivals in Bhutan.
    We will also visit Kurjey Lhakhang (left-bottom), one of the most sacred monasteries in Bhutan. Built by the Guru Rinpoche in 1652, it houses a rock with his body imprint. Legend has it that Guru Rimpoche manifested as a Garuda to defeat the demon Shelging Karpo who had taken the form of a white lion. And we will also witness the festival here.

    KURJEY FESTIVAL
    The festival takes place at Kurjey Temple, located at Kurjey in the Chokhor valley in Bumthang district. It is a 15 minute drive from our hotel to arrive at the temple grounds.
    The history of the temples at Kurjey is associated with Sindhu Raja and Guru Rimpoche. Sindhu Raja invited Guru Rimpoche from Nepal to Bhutan to subdue some evil spirits that had been plaguing the land. Upon invitation, Guru Rimpoche visited Bumthang and meditated in a cave that resembled a pile of Dorjis (stylized thunderbolt used for Buddhist rituals). After subduing the evil spirits and demons, imprints of the Guru’s body remained in the rock face. Thereafter, the name came to be known as Kurjey meaning - “Imprint of the body”. The Lhakhang is now a blessed site of great historical significance.

    There are three main temples at Kurjey. The oldest temple was constructed on the site where Guru Rimpoche meditated by Minjur Tenpa the first Trongsa Penlop (Governor of Trongsa) in 1652.

    The second temple was founded by Gongsar Ugyen Wangchuck (1st King) in 1900 while serving as the 13th Trongsa Penlop. This temple is the most sacred as it was built in the place where Guru Rimpoche left his body imprint.

    The third temple was built in the 1990s. It was sponsored by the Queen Mother Ashi Kezang Choden Wangchuck. It houses the images of Guru Rimpoche, King Thrisong Detsen and Pandit Santarakshita.

    In front of the temples are Chortens dedicated to the first three kings of Bhutan.

    The Kurjey festival is an important occasion not only for the local people of Bumthang but for all Bhutanese. The festival brings together tourists and Bhutanese from all over as it presents the perfect occasion to not only receive blessings by witnessing age-old mask dances but also to enjoy this unique culture whilst basking in the natural beauty of Bhutan’s spiritual heartland.

    After the festival we will hike to the Tamshing Goemba, built in 1501 by the Buddhist saint Pema Lingpa. If time permits then we will visit Kencho Sum Lhakhang and Swiss farm for local cheese, wine beer and honey.
    Dinner & O/N Hotel Mepham Guest House or Similar

    June 16th 2016 - Day 05: Bumthang - Gangtey (193 km, 7-8 hours drive)
    After early breakfast we will drive to Gangtey. Whole day drive back the same route. The one of the best country side to see.
    Dinner & O/N Hotel Gakiling or Similar.

    June 17th 2016 – Day 06 : Gangtey to Thimphu (140 km – 5 hrs drive)
    After breakfast we will visit the valley and take a short walk, the valley of Phobjikha is well known as the winter home of the Black necked crane (Grus Nigricollis). Bhutan is home to around six hundred black-necked cranes with Phobjikha being one of the popular places that the birds migrate to in the winter months from the Tibetan plateau. The elegant and shy birds can be observed from early November to end of March. This is an old monastery that dates back to 17th century. Lao visit Gangtey Goenpa. Then drive to Punakha and visit Punakha Dzong - Built in 1637, and then also visit
    Chhimi Lhakhang – also the temple of Divine Mad Man. We the drive to Thimphu.
    Dinner & O/N Hotel Kisa or Similar

    June 18th 2016 – Day 07 : Thimphu – Paro (60 km 1.5 hrs drive)
    After breakfast in the hotel we will do the Thimphu sightseeing - visit the Big Buddha Dordenma staue, then visit Motithang mini Zoo to see the rare "Takin" national animal of Bhutan, then visit Zilukha Nunnery , Visit Zorig chusum 13 varities of Arts & Crafts. Then we drive to Paro.
    After Lunch in Paro we will visit Ta Dzong, once a watchtower, built to defend Rinpung Dzong during inter-valley wars of the 17th century, Ta Dzong was inaugurated as Bhutan's National Museum in 1968. Then drive to visit Paro Rinpung Dzong. Built in 1646 by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal , the first spiritual and temporal ruler of Bhutan, the Dzong houses the monastic body of Paro, the office of the Dzongda (district administrative head) and Thrimpon (judge) of Paro district. The approach to the Dzong or we exit and walk around through a traditional covered bridge called Nemi Zam where our car wait for us in the parking.
    Dinner & O/N Olathang Hotel or similar

    June 19th 2016 - Day 08: Day hike to Taktsang Monastery (Tiger Nest)
    Day hike to the view point of Taktsang Monastery. Horses can be arranged with an extra payment. The hike which is all the way uphill takes about 2 /3 hours through villages and pine forests. The monastery clings to a huge granite cliff 800 meters from the paro valley. It is believed that the great saint Guru Padmasambhava came in the 7th century on a flying tigress and meditated in a cave. The demons were subdued who were trying to stop the spread of Buddhism and converted the Paro valley into Buddhism. During the end of the 17 century a monastery was built on the spot where the saint mediated and it is a pilgrimage site for every Buddhist to visit once in their life time.
    Will have lunch in the cafeteria and walk back. If time permits then we will visit ruins of Drugyal Dzong.
    Dinner in Farm House can make stay overnight also and Hot stone bath.
    O/N Hotel Olathang or Similar or Farm House.

    June 20th 2016 - Day 09 (陸路): Drive to Phuntsholing (Indian Border town) .
    After breakfast in the hotel we drive to Phuntsholing and checkout to India by evening.

    June 20th 2016 - Day 09 (飛機出不丹): Drive to the Airport.

    Rate for the above package for the off-season month (Dec, Jan , Feb,June,July, August)

    USD $ 1550 (陸路)per person above 10+ in the group.
    USD $ 1550 (飛機)per person. above 10+ in the group. 曼谷不丹進出機票不含

    Services Included:
    • Twine share room in 3 star standard hotels.
    • All meals (B,LD,)
    • English speaking guide
    • Entrance fees
    • All necessary permits
    • Land Transportations.
    • Visa fee

    Services Excluded:
    • Mandarin speaking Guide ($ 100 per day )
    • Travel insurance
    • Airfare
    • Expenses of personal nature (laundry, phone call etc)
    • Liquor beverage (hard and soft drinks)
    • Tips
    • Pony hiring charge during Taktsang Monastery 虎穴寺 (走路的話 3/4小時來回)
    • Service not mention here
    • Hot stone bath.
    • Lunch on the last day to Phuntsholing as the service ends with breakfast.